Is Instagram Down Right Now?
Operational
Is the Instagram website down?
Instagram is up and running
https://www.instagram.com
Not working for you?
Report an outageLast checked: . The service was operational. There have been 0 user-submitted reports in the past 24 hours. This page refreshes every 30 seconds when JavaScript is enabled, and automated checks run every 5 minutes.
Instagram service health
Last 24 hours, shown in UTC
Instagram had 96 response-time checks in the last 24 hours, averaging 164 ms, with 0 incident buckets and 0 reports.
- Fully operational uptime
- 100.0%
- Avg response
- 164 ms
- Incident buckets
- 0
- Current status
- operational
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Instagram is a Meta-owned photo and video sharing social network used for posting stories, reels, and direct messaging with over two billion monthly users.
Current status
Instagram is up and running.
Report volume
0 user reports in the last 24 hours.
Freshness
Last checked Jul 12, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC.
Official links
Compare with support and status channels when available.
What to do when Instagram is down
- If Instagram DMs are down, reach contacts through WhatsApp, SMS, or other messaging apps — Instagram and WhatsApp outages do not always overlap.
- Scheduled posts through Creator Studio or third-party tools may fail during an outage — verify your queue after service is restored.
- Stories and reels uploaded during an outage may not post — save your content locally and re-upload after the outage.
- Report the outage on this page to help other users confirm the problem.
Common Instagram outage causes
Instagram outages are frequently part of Meta-wide incidents that also take down Facebook and WhatsApp since they share backend infrastructure. CDN failures can cause images and reels to fail loading while the app itself stays responsive, and API outages often break third-party scheduling tools while the main app continues working.
Visit the official Instagram website at https://www.instagram.com to check directly. You can also learn more about how OutageHQ works or browse all monitored services on the service directory.
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Status summary
Instagram monitoring details
Instagram is operational in the latest OutageHQ check. If it is not working for you, compare the report count, official sources, and your local browser, device, DNS, or network before assuming a broad outage. Last checked: Jul 12, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC.
Current signal
OutageHQ tracks Instagram as a social and messaging platform using messages, voice chat, login, notifications, profile feeds, and API signals.
Report categories
Users can classify Instagram reports by symptom so outage patterns are easier to compare.
Available issue types include Messages not sending, Voice or video issue, Notifications delayed, Feed not loading, Service down, Server not responding, App not loading, Sign in problem, Error message, Slow performance.
Official and independent checks
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Issues users reported
Server-loaded survey results for the last 24 hours. The survey itself is the only client-side part of this data path.
0 survey responses
Messages not sending
0
Messages fail, queue, or arrive late.
Voice or video issue
0
Calls, rooms, meetings, streams, or media sessions fail.
Notifications delayed
0
Push, email, or in-app notifications are delayed or missing.
Feed not loading
0
Timeline, profile, or feed content does not refresh.
Service down
0
The whole service appears unavailable.
Server not responding
0
Requests fail or time out.
App not loading
0
The app or website opens slowly or never finishes loading.
Sign in problem
0
Login, SSO, or account access is failing.
Error message
0
The service shows an unexpected error.
Slow performance
0
The service works but is unusually slow.
Components and regions to compare
Messages
Check whether this part fails while the rest of Instagram still works.
Login
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Notifications
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Voice or video
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API
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Platform outage or local issue?
- Likely broader issue
- Messaging, feed, login, notification, voice, video, or API incident
- Likely local issue
- Account, device, app version, notification settings, network, or regional issue
Troubleshooting checklist
- Refresh Instagram and compare the latest OutageHQ status with the report count.
- Try another browser, device, network, or DNS resolver if checks are healthy.
- Check official Instagram sources for confirmed incidents or maintenance.
- Report the closest symptom above so other users can compare the same issue type.
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FAQ
What is Instagram?
Instagram is a Meta-owned photo and video sharing social network used for posting stories, reels, and direct messaging with over two billion monthly users.
Why is Instagram not working?
Instagram outages are frequently part of Meta-wide incidents that also take down Facebook and WhatsApp since they share backend infrastructure. CDN failures can cause images and reels to fail loading while the app itself stays responsive, and API outages often break third-party scheduling tools while the main app continues working. Compare the current OutageHQ status, recent checks, user reports, and official sources before assuming the issue affects everyone.
What should I do if Instagram is down?
If Instagram DMs are down, reach contacts through WhatsApp, SMS, or other messaging apps — Instagram and WhatsApp outages do not always overlap. Scheduled posts through Creator Studio or third-party tools may fail during an outage — verify your queue after service is restored. Stories and reels uploaded during an outage may not post — save your content locally and re-upload after the outage.
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